Digitalisation Project Leader (12 Month FTC)

Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Private medical insurance

Quarterly bonus scheme

Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice

Employee wellbeing initiatives

On-site parking

Job summary

Our client in Worcester is seeking an Interim Digitalisation Project Leader to head digitalisation initiatives on a 12-month contract. You will plan, deliver and oversee digital projects across operations, manufacturing and IT, driving automation, data integrity and enhanced process controls.

Responsibilities include developing plans, managing budgets and risks, and reporting progress to senior leadership. The role requires hands-on, collaborative leadership across multiple locations with a

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading digital transformation projects in manufacturing or similar operational environments.
• Strong project management skills delivering multiple projects on time and budget.
• Experience automating processes with digital workflows and process optimisation.
• Knowledge of quality management, compliance processes and operational controls.
• Experience using reporting and data analysis tools to support performance decisions.
• Continuous Improvement experience, including process mapping and optimisation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Resilient, adaptable and committed to driving positive change with strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and implementation of digitalisation projects across the business.
• Develop project plans, manage timelines, budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Drive transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, visibility, compliance and controls.
• Identify opportunities to replace manual processes with digital workflows and automation.
• Improve data accuracy, reporting capabilities and operational controls.
• Support automation and real-time data management implementations.
• Promote standardisation across business processes.
• Monitor progress and provide updates to senior leadership on performance, risks and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Technical, Supply Chain and IT.
• Manage relationships with external consultants and ensure timely, quality work.
• Engage stakeholders to define requirements and adoption of new systems.
• Provide guidance during implementation and change initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement culture and positive change.
• Maintain strong on-site presence across multiple locations.
• Build effective relationships with operational teams to deliver projects.
• Hands-on approach to implementing practical digital solutions delivering measurable improvements.
• Undertake additional project and business transformation activities as required.

Skills

Project management

Automation experience

Digital workflows

Quality management

Data analysis

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Organised

Problem-solving

Change management

Tools

Microsoft 365

Dynamics 365 BC

Job description

Up to £50,000

Worcester

Our client is a leading manufacturer of innovative construction products and is looking for an Interim Digitalisation Project Leader to join their team on a 12-month contract!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and successful implementation of digitalisation projects across the business
• Develop project plans, manage timelines, budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful project delivery
• Drive business transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, visibility, compliance and process control
• Identify opportunities to replace manual processes with efficient digital workflows and automated solutions
• Improve process visibility, data accuracy, reporting capabilities and operational controls
• Support the implementation of automation and real-time data management solutions
• Promote consistency and standardisation across business processes
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior leadership on performance, risks and outcomes
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Technical, Supply Chain and IT teams to deliver successful projects
• Manage relationships with external consultants, ensuring work is completed to agreed standards and timescales
• Engage stakeholders across the business to define requirements, overcome challenges and encourage adoption of new systems and processes
• Provide practical support and guidance throughout project implementation and change initiatives
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and positive change across the organisation
• Maintain a strong on-site presence across multiple locations, developing a thorough understanding of business processes
• Build effective working relationships with operational teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Take a hands-on approach to implementing practical digital solutions that deliver measurable business improvements
• Undertake additional project and business transformation activities as required

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience leading digital transformation or digitalisation projects within a manufacturing, engineering, construction products or similar operational environment
• Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver multiple projects to time and budget
• Experience improving business processes through automation, digital workflows and process optimisation
• Good understanding of IT systems, with experience of Microsoft 365 platforms and Dynamics 365 Business Central being advantageous
• Knowledge of quality management systems, compliance processes and operational controls
• Experience using reporting and data analysis tools to support business performance and decision-making
• Strong Continuous Improvement experience, including process mapping and business optimisation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Resilient, adaptable and committed to driving positive change across the business while demonstrating strong teamwork and company values

Working Hours and Benefits

• Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm
• Birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and on-site parking